The Wavelength of X Rays Is Shorter Than the Wave

question 85

Multiple Choice

The wavelength of X rays is shorter than the wave length of infrared rays. Which of the following is true?

• A) X rays have more energy per photon than infrared rays have.
• B) X rays have a smaller value for Planck's constant than infrared waves have.
• C) X rays have a different absorption spectrum than infrared waves have.
• D) X rays and infrared waves have the same frequency.
• E) Infrared waves are in the ground state, whereas X rays are in the excited state.

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